2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2007 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Expedition | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 71 L |